Swim Lesson Instructor Tuesday & Thursday at Beaumont Y

DeKalb Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounted program fees

Paid training & certs

Job summary

C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA in Lexington, KY is seeking energetic Swim Instructors to join our aquatics team. If you love working with kids and helping people build confidence in the water, this is the perfect job for you.

You will be the highlight of our members' week, delivering high-energy lessons in a supportive environment. Primary shift Tue/Thu evenings 4:00 PM–7:30 PM, with additional shifts and private lessons available.

Qualifications

• Age: Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Excellent swimming ability and a varied aquatics background.
• Strong public relations skills to communicate with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons according to YMCA guidelines.
• Maintain safety on deck and in the water; enforce pool rules.
• Provide immediate rescue and emergency assistance when needed.
• Arrive 10 minutes early to prepare materials and greet parents.
• Ensure programs start and finish on time; greet and assist participants.

Skills

Swimming ability

Aquatics experience

Public relations

Job description

• Base Pay $15.00 / Hour
• Job Category Aquatics
• Employee Type NonExempt PT
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Job Overview

Ready to make a splash and get paid for it? The C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA is looking for energetic, high-energy Swim Instructors to join our aquatics family! If you love working with kids, staying active, and helping people build lifelong confidence in the water, this is the perfect job for you. You will be the highlight of our members' week, transforming beginner splashes into confident swim strokes in a high-energy, supportive environment.

Schedule & Availability

Primary Shift: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Additional Shifts: Additional shift options are available.

Private Lessons: Opportunities to pick up private lesson clients are available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction: Teach all swim lessons according to YMCA of the USA guidelines.

Safety: Prevent accidents on the deck and in the water, enforcing all pool rules strictly .

Emergency Response: Provide immediate rescue and emergency assistance in the event of an accident.

Class Prep: Arrive 10 minutes early to prepare materials and be available to greet parents.

Punctuality: Ensure all scheduled programs start and finish precisely on time.

Member Service: Provide friendly, high-quality customer service and answer general YMCA questions.

Setup & Breakdown: Secure pool zones with ropes for lessons; properly store all equipment.

Administration: Take daily attendance, complete progress reports by the 7 th class, and fill out incident reports.

Communication: Provide constructive, encouraging feedback to participants and parents.

Maintenance: Keep the pool deck clean, clear of obstructions, skimmed, and washed nightly.

Accountability: Secure an approved, qualified substitute if unable to work a scheduled shift.

Mission Alignment: Model the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Development: Attend all mandatory staff meetings and scheduled in-service training sessions.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Age: Must be 1 6 years of age or older.

Skills: Excellent swimming ability and a varied aquatics backgrounds.

People Skills: Strong public relations skills to communicate effectively with both children and adults.

Preferred Certifications: YMCA Swim Lesson Certification or Water Safety Instructor (W.S.I.); YMCA Lifeguard Certification. BLS, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications.

FREE citywide YMCA membership.

Discounted YMCA program fees.

Paid training and certification opportunities.